What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of investments pursuant to the Climate Act.

This meeting will include the approval of minutes from the previous meeting(s) and continued deliberation on revisions to the current DAC criteria. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link

Webinar password: welcome2.11.25 (93526632 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Audio: Dial 1-929-251-9612 (New York City); Dial 1-415-527-5035

Access code: 2820 457 6072

In-Person: Event locations, times, and partners include: 

• NY Green Bank, Alistair W.C. Clark Boardroom,1333 Broadway, Suite 300, New York, NY 10018
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Headquarters, Parker D. Mathusa Boardroom, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203
• Brooklyn Heights Public Library, 286 Cadman Plaza W, Brooklyn, NY 11201
• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296
• Broome County Public Library Exhibit Room, 185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
• DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414
  

Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable.